Windows System Administrator Certificate
Total Program Credits: 18
The Windows System Administrator certificate program prepares students through hands-on training to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows desktop and server systems and services to support the day-to-day management of small, medium, and enterprise network environments.
Stackable Certificate:
A+ Microcomputer Technician Certificate
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Windows System Administrator certificate program, the graduate will be able to:
- Assign and update security permissions and optimize and evaluate system performance.
- Install or upgrade Windows systems and servers and troubleshoot system and server errors.
- Assess the stability, security, and scalability of installed Windows systems.
- Manage and maintain the file servers and explain the latest security protocols.
(Reviewed Fall 2022)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| CIS 101 ◊ Computer Systems & Business Applications | Core Course | 3 |
| OR | | |
| CIS 102 ◊ Professional Information Technology and Computer Science | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 105 ◊ A+ PC Hardware & Software | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 106 ◊ A+ PC Maintenance & Repair | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 12 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s) |
| CIS 174 ◊ Administering Windows Server | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 176 ◊ LAN Administration: Windows Server | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 210 ◊ # Data Communications & Networking Fundamentals | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 9 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option).
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.) |
A+ Network Technician Certificate has been completed.
See CIS course descriptions.
Chairperson: Daniel Grigoletti, Ext. 3354; email: danielgrigoletti@triton.edu
KEY
(AAS/CERT) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| General Elective |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |